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Espanyol· 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Javi Puado

Left WingSpain28y€10.0MFull profile →

Complete ForwardSmall Sample

0.27G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 678 min · 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Javi Puado

Nico González80% match
Atlético Madrid · La Liga · €24.0M
Ander Barrenetxea86% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga · €18.0M
Álex Berenguer85% match
Athletic Club · La Liga · €5.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardSmall Sample

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90). Note: this profile is based on 678 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Javi Puado:

Nico González(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90).
Ander Barrenetxea(86% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.9/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.53 big chances/90).
Álex Berenguer(85% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90).

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Nico González

Atlético Madrid · La Liga

Argentina28yContract 2026

G/900.31

A/900.00

Inside ForwardIn form ↑

vs Puado: €14M more expensive

80% match

€24.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Javi Puado?▼

The top alternatives to Javi Puado based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nico González, Ander Barrenetxea, Álex Berenguer, Víctor Muñoz, Abde Ezzalzouli. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Javi Puado in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Javi Puado in 2026 include Nico González (€24.0M), Ander Barrenetxea (€18.0M), Álex Berenguer (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Javi Puado play and who plays similarly?▼

Javi Puado plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nico González (Argentina, €24.0M); Ander Barrenetxea (Spain, €18.0M); Álex Berenguer (Spain, €5.0M); Víctor Muñoz (Spain, €5.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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